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Is a Datsun 280Z fast?
In the right hands, both the early Z cars (240Z-260Z-280Z) and the 280ZX series are extremely reliable. In the right hands. I’ve daily driven my 1974 260Z (with a 280ZX engine in it) for the last 7 years….Is the 280Z reliable?
0 – 60 mph | 7.8 s |
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Top speed | 210 kph (130 mph) |
How much horsepower did a 280Z have?
Engine manufacturer: | Nissan L28 |
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/ 4400 | |
Horsepower gross: | 126.7 kW / 172 PS / 170 hp (SAE) |
/ 5600 | |
Torque gross: | 240 Nm / 177 ft-lb |
How fast is a Nissan 280Z?

According to ProfessCars™ estimation this Datsun is capable of accelerating from 0 to 60 mph in 7.8 sec, from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.3 sec, from 0 to 160 km/h (100 mph) in 23.3 sec, from 0 to 200 km/h (124 mph) in 83.9 sec and the quarter mile drag time is 16.2 sec.
Is the 280Z rare?
A 280Z in this category is becoming very rare to find for sale as the 280Z hasn’t quite attracted restoration attention — most Datsun enthusiasts will understandably prefer to restore a solid 240Z if they spend a considerable amount of money on a Z-car restoration.
Which is the fastest Datsun?
Datsun (Fairlady) 1500-2000 Roadster – 1962 The Roadster evolved into the 1600 (SP311) in 1965 and the 145PS 2000 (SR311) in 1967 to give a useful improvement in performance, with a 125mph (205km/h) top speed, making this Datsun the fastest car in Nissan’s history at the time.
What was the top speed for a 1977 Datsun 280Z?

Performance Data i
- Top Speed. 127 mph.
- 0-62 mph. 8.3 seconds.
- Power-to-Weight. 17.22 lb/HP.
How heavy is a 280Z?
280Z
Datsun 280Z (1978) | |
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Length | 4,399 mm (173.2 in) |
Width | 1,631 mm (64.2 in) |
Curb weight | 1,304 kg (2,875 lb) |
Chronology |
How much is a 76 280Z worth?
Values depend greatly on condition and originality, and concours-ready #1 cars command upwards of $40,000 in 2020. Working backwards, #2 examples routinely trade hands for about half that figure, #3 cars for roughly $7,000, and #4 drivers typically sell in the $3,500 range.
What is the rarest Datsun?
That is a lot of money for a Nissan Z. Granted, the Z432R is the rarest and most desirable Nissan Z ever. The 432 stands for four-valve, three-carburetor, double-cam inline S20 2.0-liter inline-six made legendary by the Hakosuka GT-R.